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Welcome Back2KC!

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Your Opportunity to Reunite with Kansas City ~

The 8th annual Back2KC is set for Friday, September 19, 2025.

Request an invite

Welcome Back2KC!

Welcome Back2KC!Welcome Back2KC!Welcome Back2KC!

Your Opportunity to Reunite with Kansas City ~

The 8th annual Back2KC is set for Friday, September 19, 2025.

Request an invite

BACK2KC • SEPT 19 • 2025 • 8th ANNUAL • SAFETY CULTURE • CROSSROADS • KANSAS CITY

BACK2KC • SEPT 19 • 2025 • 8th ANNUAL • SAFETY CULTURE • CROSSROADS • KANSAS CITY

BACK2KC • SEPT 19 • 2025 • 8th ANNUAL • SAFETY CULTURE • CROSSROADS • KANSAS CITY

BACK2KC • SEPT 19 • 2025 • 8th ANNUAL • SAFETY CULTURE • CROSSROADS • KANSAS CITY

BACK2KC • SEPT 19 • 2025 • 8th ANNUAL • SAFETY CULTURE • CROSSROADS • KANSAS CITY

BACK2KC • SEPT 19 • 2025 • 8th ANNUAL • SAFETY CULTURE • CROSSROADS • KANSAS CITY

Back2KC: Revitalizing Kansas City's Spirit of Innovation

Back2KC is an annual event that reconnects tech, consulting, and capital markets professionals with Kansas City's innovative ecosystem and culture. It inspires former residents to return, advocates for the city, connects investors with startups, and facilitates mentorship and hiring.


This half-day event is designed for professionals in the startup, tech, consulting, and capital markets industries connected to Kansas City. Whether you’re returning or seeking new opportunities, Back2KC offers avenues for growth.


Join us to celebrate connections and explore collaboration opportunities in the Heartland!

EVENT INFORMATION

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION

We're already securing participants for Back2KC 2025! 


With around 30 spots open, we're excited to welcome former Kansas Citians back for this special event. Let us know how you'd like to be involved!

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SPEAKERS

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION

We gather some of Kansas City’s most inspiring leaders, innovators, and changemakers to share their insights on the exciting developments shaping our community. Take a look at our full 2024 speaker lineup below—and if you'd like to join us in the future, let us know!

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LOCATION

LOCATION

LOCATION

Thank You to our friends at Safety Culture for Welcoming us Back in 2025 by Hosting Back2KC in their beautiful Crossroads District Space.


Space is Limited to our 30 Out-of-Town Guests, Sponsors, & Guest Speakers. 


Be Sure to Secure Your Spot!

SCHEDULE

LOCATION

LOCATION

Friday, September 19, 2025

11:00 AM

Welcome & Introductions

11:30 AM

Current State of Tech in KC& Panel Discussions

 4:00 PM 

ON Broadway Happy Hour

 6:00 PM 

Plaza Art Fair

Not BACK, but NEW 2 KC?

New2KC is a dynamic initiative launching in 2025 that connects newcomers with businesses and entrepreneurs in Kansas City. Through networking opportunities, workshops, and events, we aim to help newcomers access valuable resources.


Join our ambassador program to connect with established residents for guidance and support. If you recently moved to Kansas City and want to get involved, fill out the form to receive an invitation to our next meetup. Join our vibrant community!

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    TESTIMONIALS

    Back2KC does a phenomenal job of spreading the love for the KC Community, it's people and talent. It creates meaningful connections, inspires and drives innovation 


     - Arti Deshpande, Founder of  EngageXD   

     I have learned so much about up-and-coming tech companies. I am also impressed by how many new to KC members say they were influenced to move back to KC in part because of this event. 


     - Carly Duvall Le Riche, General Counsel at Cariloop  

     Back2KC is a must attend event for any business or investor looking for opportunities, you won't want to miss the chance to be a part of the growing success in Kansas City!  


     - Susan Morse, Insperity 

     It's a great time for Kansas City, and Back2KC is an easy way to tap into its future. It brings together a community of diverse experiences and authentic connections. 


     - Erika Strandell, Principal at  Hexperien Consulting  

     Kansas City has both tremendous momentum and tremendous potential yet to achieve. Our best days are in front of us. Back2KC helps re-connect our hometown superstars living elsewhere to where we are now, and activates their experiences to help our amazing community propel itself to our next great era tomorrow. 


     - Neal Sharma, CEO at DEG 

     Back2KC is such an effective catalyst to bring attention to the entrepreneurial community and its champions in KC. The energy evident at Back2KC events inspires all attendees. Thank you Back2KC for enticing entrepreneurs to relocate to KC so they may join the success stories written in the next decade! 


     - John Goodwin, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company 

     Being able to talk through my own experience moving back and getting settled in at this point, to offer advice or lessons, feels great and can hopefully have a true impact on people who are making the move back or strongly considering it. 


     - Garret Prather, Sandlot Goods

      The Back2KC event is a fantastic forum for energetic local founders and capital partners who are engaged and invested in the success of our local community. If you want to learn more about what makes Kansas City great and build your local network, this is an event you can’t miss. 


     - Phil Reynolds, CEO at DevStride 

     As an expat invited to #Back2KC, I've witnessed firsthand how this community thrives on connection and innovation. I was inspired by the impressive cooperation and coordination happening across the Kansas City region in public, private, and plural sectors.


    The spirit of 'Kansas City nice' and the ethos of 'give first' are alive here, bringing together diverse talents and fostering meaningful partnerships.


    Excited for what lies ahead!

    - Chris Cardinal, CEO at Amplify

    It Takes a Village!

    Do you have questions or comments about the event?

     

    Have the perfect former Kansas Citian who needs a special invitation back? 


    Interested in actively supporting our mission? Let us know what you think, and we'll reach out.

    Contact Us to Learn More!

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